Impulse Space
Senior Simulation Engineer
$150K–$200K
Boulder, Colorado · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of experience in modeling and simulation of physical systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Develops and maintains high-fidelity space vehicle and subsystem simulations to support design, testing, verification, and mission planning.
What you'll do
- Develop physics-based models and integrate simulation frameworks into hardware-in-the-loop testbeds.
- Validate simulation models against analysis and test data; support system-level analysis and performance assessments.
- Develop simulation tools and support flight-software verification, test readiness reviews, and mission rehearsals.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python.
- Strong understanding of dynamics, thermodynamics, and/or fluid mechanics.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git and with LabView.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
- Experience with space-system modeling, Modelica, Simscape, Amesim, SIL/HIL testing, or NI-DAQmx APIs.
Pay
$150,000 - $200,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python, Git, LabView, Modelica, Simscape, Amesim, NI-DAQmx APIs
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